However, Supreme quickly became worried: "Ye Chen, my brother, will they come looking for trouble with us again?"

Supreme's worry is not unfounded. Although these three aren't much, they likely know other Breakthroughs. If they find reinforcements, it would be barbecue time for Supreme.

Ye Chen sneered and said, "Let them come, what big deal is that? If I can kill one, I can kill two!"

Supreme was taken aback and looked at Ye Chen, noticing a fierce glint in his eyes, which sent a chill down Supreme's spine.

This was only the second time he met Ye Chen. The first time, Ye Chen was just a low-level guy in his thirties, not even worth his notice.

But now, he had faintly surpassed Supreme's existence.

In his heart, Supreme had quietly elevated Ye Chen's status by several levels.

Ye Chen looked at Supreme and smiled, "Brother Supreme, how about we make a deal?"

Supreme hadn't yet recovered his composure and instinctively asked, "What kind of deal?"

"I'll use three pieces of Mythical Equipment to exchange for your World Stone, what do you say?"

Ye Chen took out a pair of Mythical Boots, a pair of Knee Guards, and a Helmet.

These three items were exactly what Supreme lacked, and with them, he could complete a set of Mythical Equipment.

Compared to others, these were currently the most attractive to Supreme.

Supreme's eyes lit up upon seeing the Mythical Equipment in Ye Chen's hand, though he still asked puzzledly, "Ye Chen, my brother, you've already become a Breakthrough, what do you need this World Stone for? It's still a long way before anyone reaches LV70."

Supreme was a shrewd man. As of now, the World Stone is only known to be useful when a pet makes a breakthrough. If there are other uses, Supreme would have to seriously consider it.

Ye Chen naturally saw through Supreme's thoughts and smiled, "My wife is about to reach LV70. This World Stone is for her."

"Your wife?" Supreme was stunned.

"Yes, that's right, my wife. I am from Z City. Her pet is of the Saint Tier, and she is now the Alliance Leader of an alliance."

Supreme couldn't find any flaws in Ye Chen's excuse and, after just a moment of thought, directly took out the World Stone.

Supreme was indeed clever; otherwise, he wouldn't have reached the position of the Law Enforcement Alliance Province leader.

One World Stone in exchange for the chance to befriend a strongman like Ye Chen, he naturally would not miss it.

Ye Chen glanced at the familiar World Stone, his eyes lit up, handed over the Mythical Equipment, and took the World Stone in his hand.

The Pill Master's breakthrough materials were complete.

Meanwhile, in Jiangbei, Jiang Xi was tending to the injuries of Risky Wood Ghost with a forlorn expression.

Risky Wood Ghost's body was riddled with holes, like a beehive, poked by Dark Princess.

"Jiangbei Bro, that kid is really wicked. I feel like it's beyond human; it's ridiculous. I attack him, and his health doesn't drop, but he carves me up like vegetables."

Jiang Xi wore a mournful expression.

Jiangbei's face was grim and he gritted his teeth as he sat beside them.

Bang!

Jiangbei slammed his fist into the ground, shattering the floor.

"Damn! The humiliation of today, I must repay it double, Ye Chen, Supreme, I'll make you pay with your lives!"

Jiangshui Remnant Blade remained silent, his heart also heavily burdened.

Being a Breakthrough of LV73, and yet getting thrashed by an LV71, a Pet Tamer no less, completely overwhelmed and frustrated him.

"Jiangbei Bro, how about we ask Jia Wen and Duoduo Jie for help?" Jiang Xi swallowed hard and suggested.

Jiangbei's eyes darted around, his expression slightly displeased, and said, "If we seek their help, won't they take a big bite out of us?"

Jiang Xi shut his mouth. Jia Wen's group was notoriously greedy; if you asked for their help, they would definitely take advantage.

If you owned a million, they'd take nine hundred thousand.

Jiangbei gritted his teeth and said, "Hmph, let's go talk to them later. I can't swallow this insult; if it takes money, so be it!"

Hearing this, Jiang Xi chuckled.

The one who hated Ye Chen the most wasn't Jiangbei, but Jiang Xi. His pet was beaten up this badly, and being a petty person to begin with, he naturally would find a way to get revenge.

Meanwhile, as Ye Chen followed Supreme into the tech pavilion, it had already been transformed into an arena.

"This is where our competition will take place. In a few days, we'll be competing here," Supreme introduced to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen frowned slightly and asked, "Is the competition in a few days?"

"Yes, exactly. Right now is the registration period, anyone from the Law Enforcement Alliance who is a Breakthrough can sign up."

"Can't people from other forces sign up?"

Supreme firmly said, "Of course not. The number of people who can enter the Divine Artifact Space is limited. How could we let other forces' members participate? If others get in, wouldn't it be like training talents for other factions?"

Ye Chen nodded, agreeing after some thought.

"Oh, right. As long as you sign up, you'll get a million Experience Capsules, three million for the top twenty, five million for the top ten, ten million for the top three, and twenty million for first place. This Second Region is quite generous," Supreme said.

Twenty million!

No wonder, this Second Region truly lives up to being right behind the First Region; the strength and other attributes aren't too much less than the First Region.

Ye Chen suddenly thought of someone, the White Bone Saintess.

"Brother Supreme, has the White Bone Saintess from the First Region come this time?"

"No," Supreme shook his head and said, "None of the people from the First Region came this time, as the Second Region didn't allow those from the First Region to come."

"Hmm? The people from the First Region didn't come?" Ye Chen wondered.

Supreme nodded, lowered his voice, and said, "From what I know, the Second Region has intentions of becoming independent. The top experts of the Second Region are not that much less than those of the First Region. Although fewer in number, they aren't far behind either. By holding this competition, the Second Region seems to have plans of absorbing these Breakthroughs."

This left Ye Chen a bit puzzled.

"Why would they want independence all of a sudden? What's wrong with these upper echelons? In times of danger, why talk of independence? Without uniting, how can they face the unknown disasters ahead?"

Supreme quickly shushed him, lowering his voice even more, "Keep it down, there are surveillance devices here. Don't let them hear."

Ye Chen glanced at the wall and spotted something resembling surveillance equipment.

Seeing no reactions from them, Supreme breathed a sigh of relief, continuing in a low voice, "We can't guess what those above are doing. They know far more than we do. Who knows what they're plotting. Anyway, they've apparently fallen out this time, and the Second Region withdrew all its people from the First Region."

Ye Chen shook his head helplessly, agreeing with a 'Fine, then' utterance. These mysterious dragons are really hard to gauge, and nobody knows what they're thinking about.